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Ms. Asher from Washington, DC is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boost Our Game: Basketballs and Bags for Middle School Athletes!

Help me give my students equipment bags, basketballs, and a water cooler.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Asher's classroom raised $645

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am continually inspired by the resilience, determination, and team spirit of my middle school students. My students come to the court each day eager to learn, grow, and support one another. Basketball is more than a sport for them—it’s a chance to develop important life skills like teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Unfortunately, our school doesn’t have the funding needed to provide basic basketball equipment, which means our players are often at a disadvantage.

With your support, we can equip our students with quality basketballs and bags to help them develop as scholar athletes.

The basketballs will allow us to run efficient practices, giving each player time to work on fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting, and passing. The bags will help students carry their gear to and from school, building responsibility and pride in being part of the team.

My goal for this project is to create a safe, supportive environment where students can practice, play, and learn without the barrier of inadequate resources. I want our players to have what they need to succeed and to feel proud of their team and their efforts. Your generosity will go a long way in providing these young athletes with the tools they need to succeed and grow in a sport they love. Thank you for supporting our team!

Ms. Asher Ida B Wells Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WILSON NBA Forge Series Indoor/Outdoor Basketball - Forge, Brown, Size 7 - 29.5" • Amazon Business $21.94 10 $219.40
HOLYLUCK Foldable Travel Duffel Bag For Women & Men Luggage Great for Gym (Blue) One_Size • Amazon Business $9.98 18 $179.64
DoYiKe Extra Large Storage Duffle Bag with Zippers and Handles, Big Foldable Duffle Bag for Travel-50x23x15Inch • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Igloo 5 Gallon Portable Sports Cooler Water Beverage Dispenser with Flat Seat Lid, Insulated Beverage Dispenser, Grey/Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$482.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$548.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.74

Total project goal

$644.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $644.91

6 Donors

-$322.46

Donations toward project cost

-$274.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.37

Matching donations from our partners

-$322.45

Match offers toward project cost

-$274.08

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.37

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